Dense fog has parked itself over much of Austin this Monday morning, with temperatures around 62°F and pockets of light drizzle. Visibility has dropped to a quarter mile or less in some spots, slowing traffic and turning the rush hour into a low-visibility crawl. Conditions are expected to improve by mid- to late morning as southerly winds pick up and clouds give way to a much warmer afternoon.
Foggy Morning Commute
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM CDT Monday, and forecasters warn that visibility may fall to one-quarter mile or less with hazardous driving conditions on area roads. Drivers who have to be out are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles, while anyone with flexible plans may want to delay nonessential trips until the fog lifts. According to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, the advisory covers much of south-central Texas and is expected to expire by mid-morning.
Warm, Stormy Pattern Returns Tuesday Night
Once the fog clears, Austin is headed for a warm afternoon with highs near 85°F and light southerly winds. The bigger weather story arrives late Tuesday into Wednesday morning, when organized showers and thunderstorms are likely, along with the potential for heavy rain and gusts near 25 mph overnight. For more on the evolving setup behind the rain, check out our broader wet pattern.
Plan Ahead
Outdoor plans will fare better later today or later this week. This morning’s fog should lift by mid-morning, but Tuesday night’s storms could disrupt evening events and the Wednesday morning commute. If you are catching a flight or using transit, build in extra time and check for alerts from your airline or transit operator before you head out. As always, avoid driving into dense fog or any standing water and keep an eye on local alerts for changing conditions.
